Dewan Sugar Mills (KAR:DWSM) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Dewan Sugar Mills KAR:DWSM -0.58% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Dewan Sugar Mills's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ₨ Mil. Dewan Sugar Mills's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ₨ Mil. Therefore, Dewan Sugar Mills's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dewan Sugar Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:DWSM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.555
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Dewan Sugar Mills  (KAR:DWSM) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dewan Sugar Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Dewan Sugar Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dewan Sugar Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dewan Sugar Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Dewan Sugar Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Dewan Sugar Mills's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

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Dewan Sugar Mills's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
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=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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=/( (+)/ )
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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (. 20) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Dewan Sugar Mills (KAR:DWSM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Dewan Sugar Mills and its competitors.
Is Dewan Sugar Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dewan Sugar Mills' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%.
How does Dewan Sugar Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
Dewan Sugar Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.56. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.56, based on 1,992 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Dewan Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dewan Sugar Mills's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dewan Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Dewan Sugar Mills (KAR:DWSM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dewan Sugar Mills (KAR:DWSM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Dewan Sugar Mills Business Description

Address Block A, Finance and Trade Centre, Shahrah-e-Faisal, 2nd Floor, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75350
Dewan Sugar Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company operating as a sugar mill. The principal activity of the company is the production and sale of white crystalline refined sugar, processing, and trading of by-products, and other related activities and allied products. The business segments of the company are Sugar; Polypropylene; Board and Panel; and Distillery. It derives key revenue from the Sugar segment.